Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, theratio becomes 4:5. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

let the nos be 5x and 6x
(5x-8)/(6x-8)=4/5
25x-40=24x-32
x=40-32
x=8
therefore the nos are 40 and 48